The St. John’s Status of Women Council and Women’s Centre (SJSWC/WC) is a feminist organization that has been advancing equality and justice since 1972 through political activism, community collaboration, and the creation of a safe, inclusive space for women and gender-diverse individuals in the St. John’s area.
SJSWC/WC is seeking a dynamic and creative Marketing and Communications Coordinator, who will be responsible for developing and delivering engaging, accessible content that amplifies the work of the St. John’s Status of Women Council (SJSWC) and the Women’s Centre programs. This role supports public awareness, community engagement, and advocacy by sharing the voices and experiences of women and gender-diverse individuals across digital, print, and community platforms.
Reporting to the Executive Director, this is a highly collaborative role working across all SJSWC programs; particularly Equity at Work, the Women’s Centre, and Safe Harbour Outreach Project. The Coordinator translates frontline work into compelling, trauma-informed content, including social media, newsletters, reports, and campaign materials. They support events and public education initiatives, maintain brand consistency, and identify opportunities to expand reach and impact, while also strengthening internal communications and supporting staff to share their work effectively. This role helps ensure the organization’s services are visible, accessible, and communicated in ways that reduce barriers and foster inclusion.
SJSWC is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and strongly encourages applications from women (trans and cis), gender-diverse individuals, Indigenous peoples, Black individuals, people of colour, people with disabilities, and those with lived experience of substance use, the sex trade, or the criminal justice system.
Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? Let us decide. We encourage applications from individuals who may not meet every requirement but bring relevant skills and experiences.
Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Hiring@SJWomensCentre.ca using the subject line SJSWC/WC Marketing & Communications Coordinator.
EQUITY STATEMENT
SJSOWC embraces diversity and is committed to greater equity in our programs and employment. Our goal is to attract, develop, and retain skilled and strong volunteers and employees from diverse backgrounds allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In line with this, preference will be given to applicants who identify as women (transgender and cisgender) and gender-diverse people who are: Indigenous, Black and people of colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, people living with disabilities, have experience in sex work, and women with experience in the criminal justice system. We encourage applicants to self-identify any marginalized experiences and identities in their application with the knowledge that disclosed experiences will remain confidential.
